In solidarity with Alain Dibakanga

[Jean-Louis Lamboray]

Dear Friends of the Constellation

Here is an opportunity to show our solidarity.

Alain Dibakanga is a seasoned facilitator at RDCCompétence. It was he who described his change of attitude towards communities in this way: "Before I was a radio, now I'm a tape-recorder!" He is also a poet and an ardent supporter of our approach.

After an extremely serious acute illness, Alain has almost lost sight in one eye. He suffers from severe headaches, especially when exposed to strong daylight. We are concerned about his other eye, as without proper care he could lose it as well. Alain probably needs ophthalmic and surgical care that is not available in the DRC.

With a network of friends, among them Shyamala Nataraj and Martin Louis Prabakar, we put Alain in contact with a reputable ophthalmo-surgical clinic in Chennai, India. Alain will pay for his trip, but cannot meet on his own his medical and accommodation expenses. Depending on the diagnosis in Chennai, these expenditures could rise to U.S. $ 5,000.

If you wish to contribute to  Alain’s care, please make a payment to the account of  La Constellation ASBL  at BNP PARIBAS FORTIS BE62 0015 7904 9761 BIC  GEBABEBB or through PayPal. This page from our website will inform you about tax exemptions.

Of course, we will keep you informed of Alain’s progress.  

Thank you !

 

Judith Dialundua and Jean -Louis Lamboray, Presidents of RDCCompétence and of Constellation

[Marlou]

Dear all,

A short update!

Today Alain has arrived safely in Chennai. His treatment will start as of tomorrow, when he has overcome his jetlag. We are grateful for generous donations and moral support received so far. We still welcome donations to the Constellation account or via Paypall!

We will keep you informed here about progress.

With warm wishes,

Marlou

[Marlou]

Friends - attached herewith is an update from Alain Dibakanga. 
As Maria-Jose Vazquez sais: "It is encouraging to hear his own words of discovering and acceptance and it is always stimulating to get good news from a friend in distress."
As you may know Constellation friends are carrying the costs for the intervention. Donations are still welcome, please be in touch if you have any further queries or suggestions.